Bluebird

Name: Bluebird
Telephone: 020 7559 1000
Price range: £50 - £79
Rating: 7

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Chelsea, London, SW3 5UU ·Website ·Call020 7559 1000

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With a plum Chelsea location and plenty of space on the street-level terrace and first-floor restaurant, Bluebird keeps it simple to woo the King’s Road set with a please-all menu of globe-spanning flavours, lighter bites at the adjacent Bluebird Café and a large horseshoe bar. Following a refurbishment in autumn 2016, the sprawling dining room is a mishmash of styles – patterned fabrics and blue and brown leather – beneath rusty-red girders and a large skylight. Diners share a collection of smaller options, or go for a traditional three-course meal. Our salad of crispy duck was piled with chewy nuggets of flesh and drizzled with a well-matched maple dressing, but a hefty Galician steak for two was too chewy and fatty for the price. Overall prices are reasonable and pescatarians are particularly well catered for. The staff are on-point and swift, while only the pickiest oenophile will struggle to find a wine on the lengthy list.

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Average Price

££££ - £50 - £79

Cuisines

International

Ambience

Cool, Fun, Glamorous, Lively, Unique

Alfresco And Views

Outside seating

People

Dates, Group dining [8+], Special occasions

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COVID-19 Update for Bluebird

Updated on 07 Jul 2020

Re-opened since 4th July

D&D London understand that the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and our guests are paramount whilst coexisting with COVID-19 in the new world. We have a duty of care to all stakeholders and have developed new ways of working based on advice and guidance provided by the government, industry bodies and our safety consultants.

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Do I need to book Bluebird?

We strongly recommend booking Bluebird in advance.

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Does Bluebird have a dress code?

Yes, Bluebird has smart casual dress code. Sportswear and trainers are not permitted.

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Yes, Bluebird is a dog-friendly restaurant.

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Location for Bluebird

350 King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5UU

020 7559 1000

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Opening Times

Brunch

Mon Closed

Tue Closed

Wed Closed

Thu Closed

Fri Closed

Sat 11:00-15:00

Sun 11:00-15:00

Lunch

Mon 12:00-15:00

Tue 12:00-15:00

Wed 12:00-15:00

Thu 12:00-15:00

Fri 12:00-15:00

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Dinner

Mon 17:30-22:30

Tue 17:30-22:30

Wed 17:30-22:30

Thu 17:30-22:30

Fri 17:30-22:30

Sat 17:30-22:30

Sun 17:30-21:30

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20 Reviews

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Anthony W

02 July 2019

Amazing food in a great setting - just chilling in the centre of Chelsea. The staff are amazing - no, seriously amazing.

Petrina S

27 June 2018

Great restaurant.

Emma O

Great venue but disappointing food and drink

22 December 2017

The venue and atmosphere is great - that cannot be argued. However i had a warm cocktail (it was meant to be cold) very average chicken and chips and a far too sweet dessert, I can say that the food certainly does not live up to the venue. The only saving grace was the squid which was lovely. All in all over priced and substandard.

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Judith P

04 May 2017

Great atmosphere and good food and service.

Lucia S

31 May 2016

Great terrace in the sun. Tried the salmon with risotto for a late sunday lunch and it was pretty amazing. Also dogs are welcome which is a very handy. Great launch music and heaters outside made a great ambiance.

Natalia P

11 May 2014

It is hard to believe this is converted garage. Lines are clean and there is a warm feeling about the place. There is plenty of space around the tables, so unlike in many other restaurants these days you can actually have a private conversation. Waiters were pleasant and there when you needed them. Portions are good too. If you like grilled meat this is definitely a place for you – they really do amazing grilled steaks. Wine list is extensive too. All in all it was a very pleasant lunch and i will be coming back again

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Anthony D

Very good value lunch menu and excellent waiter service

02 November 2013

I ate here on a weekday with a friend. The restaurant is modern and smart looking. Initially the welcome was poor – the receptionist was on a long phone call and she and the other staff ignored us, and we saw the same happening to others later. However it all improved at the table – the waiter, a young guy from Martinique was friendly and highly professional, taking our order efficiently and making sure we were comfortable between courses. The lunch menu is excellent value considering the locatoin and the quality of the food. A potted salmon was served with little crispy biscuits and a cucumber salad; the ‘chicken burger’ was spicy and at our request they produced a mango chutney to go with it which was delicious. We did not have a desert but the coffee was quick and excellent. Bread home made and excellent. Wine not cheap but a choice of about eight whites by the glass, the same of reds. Altogether a good experience.

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Anna M

Could do better

07 May 2013

The crab linguine and burger were good but the chips were very average. We didn't have dessert because they wouldn't do one off the set menu – even after a waiter spilled a drink all over me.

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Amanda P

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03 April 2013

Consistent standard in an area that lacks decent modern cooking with quality ingredients. On this occasion slightly marred by under par service. That won't put me off as I rely on Bluebird as my default when meeting clients in this area.

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Edward S

30 December 2011

A lovely venue on Kings Road in Chelsea, Bluebird is rightly an institution in this area. My last visit before now was six months ago and in truth I was wholly disappointed with the previous experience. Food was very average, with lukewarm soup and stale bread in a club sandwich. This time around however the food has improved markedly, seemingly much fresher in ingredients and cooked with more care and attention. I wish the same could be said for the service however – atrociously awful is being kind. The waiting staff were totally disinterested in serving my table, to the point where after twenty minutes I walked over to the service stand to order some drinks and discovered two waiters busy playing on their Blackberries. Even after my pointed remarks to them, service was apathetic with plates of food thunked down on the table without an ounce of finesse. It is such a shame that our experience was sullied by these members of staff. Had it not been for them, I would have given Bluebird an overall score of 7. There are in truth better British/European restaurants in the local area (Medlar and The Penny Black being two notables), which whilst not having the same location cachet, offer more substantial food with vastly superior service.

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